Monthly Archives: August 2018

Automation for Politicians?

What can you automate? For manufacturers, this is an important question. If you can automate gluing your packages together or carrying produce from one machine to the next, you’re saving time and money. Automate everything you can, and you have a real advantage over your competition. A recent survey in the UK found that 25%… Read more »

Electric Servos Growing in Popularity

A major maker of thermoforming solutions recently switched to electric servo motors. Why? Using electric servo motors allowed them to remove a number of mechanical components, reducing the cost and the footprint of their machines. The switch led to a 40% increase in productivity, according to an article in Packaging World. More manufacturers are making… Read more »